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ISO/DIS 9001:2026 – The Latest Official Update from ISO

22/12/2025

There has been a lot of noise and speculation around the revision of ISO 9001. This post cuts through that and sets out what ISO has actually confirmed, based on the most recent update published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The current status: Draft International Standard (DIS)

ISO has formally published ISO/DIS 9001, which is the Draft International Standard for the next revision of ISO 9001. This draft represents Edition 6, planned for publication in 2026, and will eventually replace ISO 9001:2015.

At this stage:

  • The standard is not final

  • It is in the enquiry and ballot phase

  • ISO member bodies are reviewing the draft and submitting comments

This is a normal and expected stage in ISO's standards development process.

What the DIS stage actually means

The DIS is not a version organisations should be implementing yet.

Instead, it is:

  • A structured draft used for international consultation

  • A mechanism for identifying unclear wording, inconsistencies, or unintended impacts

  • A way for national standards bodies to influence the final text

Changes can still be made before the standard progresses to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.

What ISO has confirmed so far

Based on ISO's own listing, the following points are clear and confirmed:

  • Title: ISO/DIS 9001 – Quality management systems — Requirements

  • Edition: 6 (2026)

  • Status: Under development (Draft International Standard)

  • Target publication: 2026

  • Committee responsible: ISO/TC 176 / SC 2

ISO has not published:

  • Final requirements

  • Mandatory transition dates

  • Any confirmed new clauses or restructuring

Anything suggesting otherwise should be treated with caution.

What organisations should (and should not) be doing now

You should not:

  • Rush to redesign your QMS

  • Change procedures based on unofficial summaries

  • Assume major structural changes are guaranteed

You should:

  • Continue to maintain and improve your ISO 9001:2015 system

  • Keep an eye on official ISO communications

  • Be prepared for evolution, not revolution

Historically, ISO 9001 revisions tend to refine clarity and alignment, rather than introduce dramatic new requirements.

ITICP view

From an ITICP perspective, the publication of the DIS is a signal to:

  • Stay informed

  • Avoid speculation

  • Focus on system effectiveness, leadership, and outcomes — which remain central to ISO 9001 regardless of edition

When ISO releases either the FDIS or further official guidance, ITICP will provide clear, independent commentary focused on what genuinely matters for professionals, auditors, and certification bodies.

Key takeaway

ISO/DIS 9001:2026 exists.
It is official.
It is not final.

Anything beyond that should be treated as informed opinion—not fact.

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